This class day is for the Adolescent Surgical Program. This day is full of individual classes (Fitness, Nutrition, and Behavioral Health), as well as support groups for both the adolescents and their parents. Below is the schedule for this day. Adolescents and their parents are only required to be present during their designated crew time.

Alpha Crew:

Classes: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Support Group: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Beta Crew:

Support Group: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Classes: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Gamma Crew:

Classes: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Support Group: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Delta Crew:

Support Group:2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Classes: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.â€‹

There is no need to schedule for these classes. If you are a part of the Adolescent Program, you are automatically scheduled for your MDP-A visits.

Relieving Back Pain

Back pain is a common problem. You can strain back muscles by lifting too much weight or just by moving the wrong way. Back strain can be uncomfortable, even painful. And it can take weeks or months to improve. To help yourself feel better and prevent future back strains, try these tips.

Important Note: Do not give aspirin to children or teens without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.

☐ Ice

Ice reduces muscle pain and swelling. It helps most during the first 24 to 48 hours after an injury.

Wrap an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas in a thin towel. (Never place ice directly on your skin.)

Place the ice where your back hurts the most.

Don’t ice for more than 20 minutes at a time.

You can use ice several times a day.

☐ Medicines

Over-the-counter pain relievers can include acetaminophen and anti-inflammatory medicines, which includes aspirin or ibuprofen. They can help ease discomfort. Some also reduce swelling.

Tell your healthcare provider about any medicines you are already taking.

Take medicines only as directed.

☐ Heat

After the first 48 hours, heat can relax sore muscles and improve blood flow.

Try a warm bath or shower. Or use a heating pad set on low. To prevent a burn, keep a cloth between you and the heating pad.

Don’t use a heating pad for more than 15 minutes at a time. Never sleep on a heating pad.